Band-in-a-Box 2023 Build 1006 is available:

https://dl11.pgmusic.com/support/patch/bb2023_win_update_build1006.exe

This includes DAW Plugin build 5.0.9

Summary of changes for Build 1006

  • RealTracks regenerate every time playback starts if an ST2 file is missing, or using a style like _STUNR3.STY with RT "Silence"
  • Big Piano window was not returning to its previous size when opened.
  • Incorrectly labeled menu items in the Soloist menu.
  • Notes might not be turned off after rendering.
  • Possible crash if starting playback immediately after loading a song.
  • “Unsupported Time signature change” might appear many times if using File > Open Special > Open MIDI File.
  • Import MIDI from clipboard menu items did not open the new dialog.
  • User was prompted to save song after generating song, even if no changes were made.
  • Broken file extension filter in the File Open dialog.
  • RealTrack 2498: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockabillySwingKevin Sw 165 had gaps in audio.
  • PDF Manuals, help, tip files.


DAW Plugin build 5.0.9 Release notes

  • Need to click several times for tempo sync button to work
  • Simple (Short) file names sometimes show duplicate instrument name
  • Simple (short) file names are not working for drum stems
  • Some file extensions in 'Open Recent' list were not present
  • Selecting new style while on utility tracks page should scroll to top
  • Generating a disabled track should enable it and generate
  • Generating current page is not working



Summary of changes for Build 1004

  • Added: 52 RealStyles added for RT401-429, MST36-39, and the Bonus 49PAK.
  • Added: User cateegories for xtra Styles 14-15 and XPro 4
  • Fixed: Bass, Electric, ProgRockTOA-only Ev16 090 does not play sus chords
  • Fixed: Several misnamed RD Stems files (e.g PopRock8ths^_085_Overhead_.*)
  • Added: Stem support for Vocals, Background GospelShuffle3-part Sw 11
  • Fixed: Some demo fixes (e.g. silent _sundry.wma)
  • Fixed: misnamed RT "Guitar, Electric, Background LAPopJazzLiteSimpleLicks Ev 118"
  • Fixed: Hitting Esc key while song stopped might cause short noise.
  • Fixed: Audio Edit might appear blank when opening.
  • Fixed: Erasing Melody track did not erase the lyrics.
  • Fixed: Possible corrupt MIDI files if exporting song that contains section text events.
  • Fixed: MIDI File Options: "Write section text as text events" check box was not working properly.
  • Fixed: Import Audio File dialog only allowed selecting Utility tracks.
  • Fixed: The "All" check box in Bar Settings was not working properly.
  • Fixed: Possible issues with volume automation if starting playback at exact location of a node.
  • Fixed: Hot-keys not right-aligned in some popup menus.
  • Fixed: Choosing to output chords on a specific track does not immediately update the Mixer.
  • Fixed: Select and Generate RealTracks menu in Audio Edit should open the Regenerate dialog if the current track is using a RealTrack.
  • Fixed: User was prompted to save song after choosing Cancel in Song Settings.
  • Fixed: Notation: note names not appearing on Utility tracks.
  • Fixed: Notation: issues with note coloring.
  • Fixed: Undo of Regen was sometimes reverting to the first variation, not the previous variation.
  • Fixed: The setting to include the ending when printing the whole song in Print Options wasn't always working.
  • Fixed: Issues with the key sig on every line not working properly.
  • Improved: Audio Edit cursor selection synchronizes when switching between tracks that have different base tempos.
  • Added: "Include chord text markers" added to MIDI File Options dialog.
  • Added: Write Chords to track has option to keep root lowest note.
  • Fixed: Leadsheet File | Print.
  • Fixed: [DAW Plugin] Possible freeze when opening the Style Picker multiple times.
  • Fixed: [DAW Plugin] silent organ in _LAMAGIA.STY.
  • Fixed: [DAW Plugin] Audio tracks are not rendered when generating a SGU file.




Summary of changes for Build 1003

  • Fixed: "Error starting ASIO driver (error = InvalidMode)" error when starting playback after playing demos in the Style Picker.
  • Fixed: Crash log should show the current version and build.
  • Fixed: [Save Report to Log File] should show the file in Windows Explorer.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when turning on Audio Input Monitoring.
  • Fixed: Audio Input Monitoring was silent during recording.
  • Fixed: Track Settings: [Erase Track] did not reset the track description.
  • Fixed: RealTracks Picker was shrinking every time it was opened.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when pressing keys in Song Picker.
  • Fixed: If loading a style or TGS file that uses an Amplitube 3 preset, Amplitube 4 will be used if available.
  • Fixed: Amplitube should be automatically added to plugin lists if it is installed.
  • Fixed: Mixer popup windows might appear on the wrong monitor.
  • Fixed: Possible crash if opening the Audio Edit window immediately after song generation starts.
  • Fixed: Possible click sound when stopping playback.
  • Fixed: Mislabeled menu items in Edit Melody menu.
  • Fixed: 'Load Group' in the mixer does not remember the last location you used for that function.
  • Fixed: Add-ons dialog reported 94% of Xtra style sets instead of 100%.
  • Fixed: Styles weren't applying the drum volume offset for drums on non-drums tracks.
  • Added: StyleMaker, dB setting now applies to drums on drums or other tracks.
  • Fixed: StylePicker wasn't showing the highlighted style on entry.



DAW Plugin build 5.0.2 Release notes

  • Fixed: ArtistPerformanceTracks change after generating
  • Fixed: Added option to simplify file names even more

Andrew
PG Music Inc.